Abstract: Disclosed are a novel class of antiandrogenic compounds including saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, catechin gallates, their derivatives, and synthetic analogs, their method of synthesis, and their use in treating disorders associated with androgenic activities. Also disclosed is the use of known compounds not previously known for their antiandrogenic activity in treating disorders related to androgenic activities and cancers.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel class of anti-androgenic compounds including saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, their derivatives, and synthetic analogs, according to the following formula:CH.sub.3 --(CH.sub.2).sub.a --(CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH).sub.b --(CH.sub.2).sub.c --COOH,wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each either hydrogen or a halogen; wherein a and c are integers from 0-9; wherein b is an integer from 1-6, provided that12<a+c+(3.times.b).ltoreq.22.Also disclose are methods of synthesis of these compounds, and their use in treating disorders associated with androgenic activities. Also disclosed is the use of known compounds not previously known for their anti-androgenic activity in treating disorders related to androgenic activities.